Employment Agency Reports Stable Job Market in Bulgaria: 16,000 Hired in October
Bulgaria’s labor market remained stable in October, with the Employment Agency reporting a registered unemployment rate of 5.15 percent
The pro-Russian Bulgarian political party, "Revival" (Vazrazhdane), has announced plans to propose urgent legislative changes aimed at the immediate extradition of refugees who do not meet the official criteria to be classified as such. Kostadin Kostadinov, the leader of the party, made this statement on behalf of his parliamentary group, calling for the return of refugees from Syria. He also extended this proposal to include what he referred to as the "Ukrainian tourists."
Concerns Over Illegal Immigration
Kostadinov expressed concerns about the increasing number of illegal migrants in Sofia, particularly following Bulgaria's entry into the Schengen Area. He highlighted official data showing that there are currently 28,000 refugees from Syria and 54,000 Ukrainians in Bulgaria, bringing the total number of refugees and migrants to over 100,000. This influx, according to Kostadinov, has led to significant challenges for the country.
Labor Market and Employer Responsibility
In addition to his stance on immigration, Kostadinov called for legislative changes regarding Bulgaria's open labor market. He urged employers to recognize their responsibility to pay workers fairly, stating that those who wish to hire workers must be willing to offer appropriate wages.
Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova outlined the reasons behind the projected rise in Bulgaria’s debt for next year, which is set to reach 10.5 billion euros
A Russian media outlet, "Vzglyad," has released a ranking of what it calls "hostile governments," assessing countries according to their perceived antagonism toward Russia through a points-based system
The newly appointed special commercial administrator of Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, Rumen Spetsov, moved quickly on his first day in the role
In 2026, Bulgaria will once again take the helm of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), marking its second term in this role
Sudan has called on the European Union to suspend arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, warning that European-made weapons are reaching the country’s warzones
Rumen Spetsov has officially been registered in Bulgaria’s Commercial Register as the special commercial administrator of Lukoil Neftochim Burgas
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